Real Madrid’s Raúl Asencio Acquitted in Secret Video Case; Three Former Teammates Sentenced for Child Pornography

The Legal Resolution in Las Palmas

According to judicial records from the Tribunal Superior de Justicia de Canarias (TSJC), the presiding magistrate, Virginia Peña, handed down a compliance sentence in voce following an adjusted report from the prosecution. While the state initially pursued a two-year-and-six-month prison sentence against Asencio for two alleged privacy offenses, that specific charge was dropped because the affected individuals confirmed their forgiveness during the proceedings. Under Article 201.3 of the Spanish Penal Code, such pardons carry direct legal weight regarding revelation of secrets accusations.

However, the agreement did not entirely clear the remaining defendants. The three other former Real Madrid youth players involved—identified in court documents as Ferran Ruiz, Andrés García Alemán (also referred to as Andrés García Moreno), and Juan Rodríguez Lima—accepted a one-year prison sentence. That sentence remains suspended on the condition that they commit no further offenses during the probationary period. Additionally, the court imposed a two-year restraining order barring contact with the victims, alongside a three-year professional disqualification from any occupation involving minors.

Testimony and Evidence Examined by the Court

The evidentiary phase featured remote testimony from both victims via videoconference from a separate chamber within the Ciudad de la Justicia, accompanied by a judicial secretary. The four defendants likewise participated telematically throughout the three-hour session.

The first victim detailed events originating at a beach club in Amadores on the southern coast of Gran Canaria. She explained that she and her friends had met the group at the venue, where discussions regarding her age took place, with participants noting that she did not look her age. She recounted moving to a reserved pool area where consensual relations occurred, noting she did not see the recording happen in real time but noticed the defendants passing a mobile phone around. Later, upon leaving, concerns were raised, and the players allegedly showed them phone galleries indicating the files had been deleted. Later, however, the victims learned the footage continued circulating.

The second victim corroborated the timeline and noted that she was the one who initially spotted a phone camera emerging during the encounter. She confronted Asencio and an acquaintance outside the private enclosure before the group eventually admitted to the recording and claimed deletion. Subsequent digital distribution, including single-view formats shared with third parties, prompted ongoing concern among the affected women.

Procedural Challenges and Pre-Trial Rulings

Before testimony began, the defense and prosecution addressed preliminary procedural motions. The court rejected a nullity request put forward by the accusation, which had challenged the handling and extraction of data from the mobile phones seized from the four defendants. The presiding judge determined that minor pagination issues or date discrepancies in the investigative logs did not compromise the validity of the evidence, ruling that law enforcement actions adhered to established legal standards.

The proceedings concluded with all parties confirming their acceptance of the verdict, rendering the judgment final and closing the judicial file without further avenues for appeal.

Next Steps and Institutional Context

With the legal process formally closed, the individuals involved turn their attention back to their respective sporting and professional paths. For Asencio, the resolution removes a significant legal burden as he continues his career within the Real Madrid setup, following closely on the heels of separate local administrative matters addressed earlier in the week.